‘Threat-sharing’ cybersecurity bill introduced in U.S. House

March 24, 2015 admin cyber-attacks, cyber-networks, government, intelligence, legislation, make-it-easier, protecting, representatives, the-government, the-legislation

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leaders of the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee introduced legislation on Tuesday to make it easier for companies to share information about cybersecurity threats with the government, without the fear of being sued. Prompted in part by high-profile cyber attacks on corporations, the Protecting Cyber Networks Act has significant bipartisan support. Representative Devin Nunes, the intelligence panel’s chairman, told reporters